It is. I wondered if showing the progress wouldn't turn some younger viewers off, but this is the reality of the time it takes to try things to get it right.
@@paulwelkinsdiy Yes this is the way the real world is, it takes a lot of thinking and planning before you even start the doing! This series is really showing all that is involved to make it happen!
You’re doing great for 62. Wasn’t sure if that was a visual effect, but I’ve never seen a face turn so red 😉. Awesome progress. Can’t wait for the next installment. So inspiring
@@geminisixx4 a motorcycle is designed to carry at least 55% of it's load on the rear tire. Many carry more than that on the rear tire. From what I see that rear tire may carry 35% of the weight. You need weight for a tire to have traction. The proof will come in the road testing.
@@krissfemmpaws1029 I still have to add the body panels, muffler, battery, gas tank and then there will be a fair amount of storage over the motor, and possibly on the sides of the motor for heavy items. But as you said Kriss, the proof will be in the (wet) road test.
I'm also in my early 60s Paul and I'm beginning to realize I'm no longer in my 20s , I am in great shape still but the " Owies " seem to happen more often and take more time to heal. I have been following your incredible creativity and ingenuity for a few years now and I never get bored , infact I get inspired and for that my friend I thank you. Best regards as always from Lloyd somewhere here in Ontario Canada.
I’m totally impressed with your ingenuity, this is a fabulous machine. I hope you have visions of having someone In the horizon of kitting the components as has been done in the kit car arena or as in the ultralight airplane kits. Great work Paul. I’m ready to buy a kit.
I think the canopy you’ve got is perfect! Maybe not the tint but the shape is right on. Power to weight issues could be addressed with forced induction although that does bring added complexities. Can’t wait to see the next instalment you are doing a fantastic and very much entertaining job! 😎🇦🇺
Seriously, from the thumbnail I though I missed an episode. That is gonna look great! (P.S. at 62 y/o and "out-of-shape" you're still did a better job of that than many of us.)
Dear Paul, this is such an aesthetically pleasing design. It's great to get that along with some sound engineering skills as you have showcased here. I found it really captivating. I'm inspired. You make this appear so achievable for any who apply themselves to doing similar. Very reminiscent of the BD-5J which I also have a fascination for. Just wanted to add my six pence worth to the encouragement in the comments here with the rest of the folk. Many are tapping into your contagious enjoyment & energy. Wishing you all the best with this project and your videos. Greets from the Cape of Good Hope peninsula SA.
I think the 185 is plenty big - but then I'm a guy who rode a Honda SL90 from Seattle to Fairbanks , Alaska and back. Ok, only half way back before the poor old bike died - but still... It was an old bike on its third home rebuild. Surprising it made it that far.
I’m late to the party here but, GOOD GOD that thing looks good in the tar paper. This is a dream of mine, I’ve got an ‘09 GS500F that I think would be perfect for a streamlined trike. One day…
This is a very exciting project. You make it look so easy & affordable. I've been following velomile technology since the early 90s, but just too expensive. What I'd like to see is pedal electric amplification like the raht racer. The reasons for this, a highly aerodynamic pedal car is that people like me tend to become sedetary. Regarding your legs, USE THEM OR LOSE THEM! And the buildup of arteriosclerosis follows elsewhere, especially arteries feeding our magnificent brains. Its an old age defier. Also a time saver, don't have to waste precious time at the gymn spinning, if you have a long commute. Light weight electric will help save the planet. Lastly, most omportantly, you can get out of the gutter in city traffic which often requires 40 mph. & YOU CAN BOOGIE ON THE FREEWAY! Best of both worlds! A telescoping boom for pedals, for exercise keeps long & short people happy without shifting center of gravity. It should be possible for the Raht Racer guys to sell a kit to install their pedal youtself healthy geberator into any vehicle with a battery, to save that 1/4 horsepower you're making, rather than waste it. This is a very exciting age we live in as we approach singularity, oneness with God, via science, in just another generation or so. The writings of sci-fi ignite the new age of enlightenment. To Mars & the stars! Gotta have that kit when you finish it! Might wind up a hybrid until solid state batteris, then with a few extras, folding wings, that trike will fly! I know just the place to show the ET assisters, the kids on bikes helping that shell free turtle from the stars to get home. In Marina del Rey, CA, there's a little stretch called the 90 Freeway. If we can get the streamliners & velomobiles, including those with electric assist & amplification, also ICE & hybrids, instead of just at Battle Creek Mountain, NV, the world will get the message!
That's cool how you bent the square tubing like that I thought it was going to crease! I want to try it now or maybe I need another 25 years experience!
Hey Paul - been watching your series and its a great little project. I've often thought about building a little trike like this too. Glad to see you going for it. One thought about your skin to cover. On airplanes (like old Tri Pacers, ultralights and the like) they have a doped fabric skin that is light weight but taught. May be able to drape that over some rigid foam (think impact foam from a car bumper or sheet foam insulation for a home) to make a smooth body and give a little protection. Can be painted too. 🤔
And considering that you are 62 years young and bending unheated steel square tubing like a 20 year old I would say that you are in much better shape than most people half your age my friend.
Thank you, rally interesting. Its beautiful but I agree with the comments concerning crosswind reactions. Can however be redesigned if nessesary. You are close to 30 year old drawings in my own archive. I still have one idéa though that no one built yet. Good lucka from a guy with just a pencil and no garage.
there are so many spots to add lightening holes, the dash hoop for one, the seat and seat back, the holes would also help ventilate to keep you cooler, the pedal bars and mounts.. it might be under 5lbs altogether but thats 5 pounds you can use elsewhere,,, that body looked sweet
Paul I have probably watched every video you ever made. this looks like the other trike someone built however theirs is powered . any way you could share the steering build on this . been wanting to build a enclosed velocity but not so low to the ground and for year round use .
Great progress. 👍 Curious, Although your curved metal forming seems to be working quite well, for the amount of curves that this project has, why haven't you built a DIY version of a roller/bender? 🤔
Nice! I also came across the un-funny alternative of reducing total weight of vehicle & driver..... In your case, I think the aerodynamics more than enough will compensate weekend feelgood consumtion.😃
That looks good Paul. Seeing how this is a motorcycle the regs may be different than a car. Making the rear out of aluminum is not a bad idea. Depending on how you attach it it should make getting to the engine for service easier.
@@paulwelkinsdiy that why I have a 1979 Toyota 4x4 pickup... I can work on it and I don't need someone else with a computer to tell me what's wrong with it
nice work buuut im concerned about the front axle, would be a live axle with 4 or 3 point mount (like in a 4x4) better? because if im not wrong with your setup you have not much or no articulation in the front
May I inquire as to where you can purchase a canopy from? I have been searching high and low for even a used one I can make a mold from and just create my own.
I wanna build something like this on a tadpole recumbent trike frame for year round riding. Was thinking a fat tire tadpole with a 3000w 60v hub motor and 50ah of battery
the tint probably doesn't count since this will be a motorcycle and not a car. Windscreen in motorcycles are many times tinted straight from the factory.
I have a fan coming off the camshaft. I may play with ducts to divert heat away from the motor and, If I can get the air clean enough, direct the warm air into or near the wind screen like the old VW bugs.
Paul, I love the three wheeler. I have a1982 Suzuki GS650G and a 650L parts bike. I recently had my left leg amputated below the knee. Since I can't ride any more, I would like to build something like what you are building but I don't know how to weld and since 2018, I haven't been able to work due to complications related to my amputation and diabetes. I would be willing to give someone my parts bike if they could help me build something like this. Any suggestions?
I made a PTO shaft coming from the upper cam shaft. On this I'll add a 7" diameter fan blade. I may add shrouding similar to my old VW bug. I'll also have a long narrow duct on the floor pan about 18" ahead of the motor.
@@adam-g7crq I remember looking up an oil cooler for my old Honda motorcycle. It stuck way out the bottom of the engine, which would probably get knocked off going over a speed bump.
@@paulwelkinsdiy crikey, speed humps as a cyclist I find them annoying there everywhere in London along with potholes, with hose pipes could you possibly site an oil cooler somewhere else, I'm looking really forward to seeing your trike on the road.
If you want it really aerodynamic, round off the front, & shape it like a tear drop. It creates a kind of vacuum behind it, it's truly aerodynamic this way, & it has zero turbulence, unlike a pointed front end, which, believe it or not, creates tubulance toward the back. Kinda air plane wing shape, is what you want.
@@paulwelkinsdiy Indeed gasoline is very energy dense, but gas engines are only around 15% efficient. Diesel ones are 25%. Electric motors are 95% efficient (for brushless AC, slightly less for brushed or DC). That makes up much of the difference. It's how Tesla can make cars with 500 mile battery options using today's li-ion cells.
4:30 You're in pretty dang good shape if you got that kinda power! Good workouts like these will do it! :)
One of the things I truly love is, you are taking your time. That's a lost art nowadays.
It is. I wondered if showing the progress wouldn't turn some younger viewers off, but this is the reality of the time it takes to try things to get it right.
@@paulwelkinsdiy Yes this is the way the real world is, it takes a lot of thinking and planning before you even start the doing! This series is really showing all that is involved to make it happen!
@@paulwelkinsdiy That sun tan from 4:11 to 4:36.... well that makes a good excuse for the red face lol :):)
Wow! It's been ages since I last watched one of your videos, I forgot how good they are! Fantastic job!
Awesome looking forward!! 62 is still young, my father was very active until 83!
You’re doing great for 62. Wasn’t sure if that was a visual effect, but I’ve never seen a face turn so red 😉. Awesome progress. Can’t wait for the next installment. So inspiring
No. That was real. I'm one of those guys who gets pretty red during hot weather or physical exertion. No biggie, but looks scary.
Fantastic piece of work Paul 👍
Can’t wait to see this trike running on the road! That was a good idea to trim that 16 lbs. off-keep it lightweight & minimal.
The down side is less weight on the drive wheel means it has less grip so it is more likely to spin than have traction.
@@krissfemmpaws1029 true, but there should be sufficient enough weight back there
@@geminisixx4 a motorcycle is designed to carry at least 55% of it's load on the rear tire. Many carry more than that on the rear tire. From what I see that rear tire may carry 35% of the weight. You need weight for a tire to have traction.
The proof will come in the road testing.
@@krissfemmpaws1029 I still have to add the body panels, muffler, battery, gas tank and then there will be a fair amount of storage over the motor, and possibly on the sides of the motor for heavy items. But as you said Kriss, the proof will be in the (wet) road test.
@@paulwelkinsdiy yes wet road will be the real tell all. I know the T-rex had traction issues on wet roads back in the day.
Disc wheels would create less drag.
The shape looks great, I can’t wait to see real bodywork on it.
You are excellent tech educator for me (68). Thank you very much Paul!
Very cool Paul!!!
Good to see new content Paul. I spent many hours dreaming about the bicycle camper.
I'm loving this build. Keep going. It's going to be awesome.
I am so happy that so many cool projects are on youtube right now. This project especially
PAUL THAT LOOKS LIKE A SUPER SPORTS CAR/TRIKE... RAIN`EX FOR THE WINDOW
You got it! RainX is the bomb!
@@paulwelkinsdiy love your plastic shelters
Great idea, good luck with your build!
love it brother, keep the good work up!!!
I'm also in my early 60s Paul and I'm beginning to realize I'm no longer in my 20s , I am in great shape still but the " Owies " seem to happen more often and take more time to heal. I have been following your incredible creativity and ingenuity for a few years now and I never get bored , infact I get inspired and for that my friend I thank you. Best regards as always from Lloyd somewhere here in Ontario Canada.
Damn you're 62! not too shabby
hi,fr.the Philipines,i thankyou for being my influence.....i created my Camper from your ideas, thanks a lot! Take Care!👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏🚴
I went to your CZcams channel. Amazing work you do! And I love your bike camper. Very creative! You sir are a VERY kind man.
Very strong at 62.....my dream is to have a trike bike or recumbent bike. i'm 60 years old! take care men!!!!
Very cool.. I like your thinking. When you got inside, it looked like you climbed into a TV and became a "little" person.
That looks soo cool!😊👍🏼
I’m totally impressed with your ingenuity, this is a fabulous machine. I hope you have visions of having someone
In the horizon of kitting the components as has been done in the kit car arena or as in the ultralight airplane kits.
Great work Paul.
I’m ready to buy a kit.
I think the canopy you’ve got is perfect! Maybe not the tint but the shape is right on. Power to weight issues could be addressed with forced induction although that does bring added complexities. Can’t wait to see the next instalment you are doing a fantastic and very much entertaining job! 😎🇦🇺
I really liked the shape!
That’s shaping up awesome love the vids
Seriously, from the thumbnail I though I missed an episode.
That is gonna look great!
(P.S. at 62 y/o and "out-of-shape" you're still did a better job of that than many of us.)
Badass Paul that was impressive all around.
Would be amazing as electric someday too!
I like the way you bent that steel tube.
I always loved this look
Man that thing looks like an F-35 from the side if you put your hand over the wheels about half way up on a phone screen! Awesome!
Hi Paul, stil really enjoy this build. Am currently starting something similar. Hope you'll continue with the videos on this one.
Dear Paul, this is such an aesthetically pleasing design. It's great to get that along with some sound engineering skills as you have showcased here. I found it really captivating. I'm inspired. You make this appear so achievable for any who apply themselves to doing similar. Very reminiscent of the BD-5J which I also have a fascination for. Just wanted to add my six pence worth to the encouragement in the comments here with the rest of the folk. Many are tapping into your contagious enjoyment & energy. Wishing you all the best with this project and your videos. Greets from the Cape of Good Hope peninsula SA.
PAINT >>>> Lime green or bright orange will attract attention and save your life too. Great project and thank you for sharring.
Great project looks very cool.
You make good job, congratulations
Cool body!!
Looks great 👍
Gorgeous!
I think the 185 is plenty big - but then I'm a guy who rode a Honda SL90 from Seattle to Fairbanks , Alaska and back. Ok, only half way back before the poor old bike died - but still... It was an old bike on its third home rebuild. Surprising it made it that far.
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I’m late to the party here but, GOOD GOD that thing looks good in the tar paper. This is a dream of mine, I’ve got an ‘09 GS500F that I think would be perfect for a streamlined trike. One day…
This is a very exciting project. You make it look so easy & affordable.
I've been following velomile technology since the early 90s, but just too expensive.
What I'd like to see is pedal electric amplification like the raht racer.
The reasons for this, a highly aerodynamic pedal car is that people like me tend to become sedetary. Regarding your legs, USE THEM OR LOSE THEM! And the buildup of arteriosclerosis follows elsewhere, especially arteries feeding our magnificent brains. Its an old age defier.
Also a time saver, don't have to waste precious time at the gymn spinning, if you have a long commute.
Light weight electric will help save the planet.
Lastly, most omportantly, you can get out of the gutter in city traffic which often requires 40 mph. & YOU CAN BOOGIE ON THE FREEWAY!
Best of both worlds!
A telescoping boom for pedals, for exercise keeps long & short people happy without shifting center of gravity.
It should be possible for the Raht Racer guys to sell a kit to install their pedal youtself healthy geberator into any vehicle with a battery, to save that 1/4 horsepower you're making, rather than waste it.
This is a very exciting age we live in as we approach singularity, oneness with God, via science, in just another generation or so.
The writings of sci-fi ignite the new age of enlightenment.
To Mars & the stars!
Gotta have that kit when you finish it! Might wind up a hybrid until solid state batteris, then with a few extras, folding wings, that trike will fly!
I know just the place to show the ET assisters, the kids on bikes helping that shell free turtle from the stars to get home.
In Marina del Rey, CA, there's a little stretch called the 90 Freeway. If we can get the streamliners & velomobiles, including those with electric assist & amplification, also ICE & hybrids, instead of just at Battle Creek Mountain, NV, the world will get the message!
Viewing from Detroit 313 motor city Detroit Michigan USA 🇺🇸
The mock-up looks fantastic. Keep that cool canopy and give it a tint. Just my opinion, but it works!!
Didn't think of tint-legality. Maybe tinted in specific areas?? (thinking up-top and maybe the sides half-way) I gotta build one of these.....
That's cool how you bent the square tubing like that I thought it was going to crease! I want to try it now or maybe I need another 25 years experience!
It's not that hard. No sand or pre heating. Just a constant motion and pressure.
Hey Paul - been watching your series and its a great little project. I've often thought about building a little trike like this too. Glad to see you going for it.
One thought about your skin to cover. On airplanes (like old Tri Pacers, ultralights and the like) they have a doped fabric skin that is light weight but taught. May be able to drape that over some rigid foam (think impact foam from a car bumper or sheet foam insulation for a home) to make a smooth body and give a little protection. Can be painted too. 🤔
That's a good Idea Curtis.
Great project! It's a pity it's not electric.....
I am busy with a Tilting velomobile project, so I fully support all your efforts!
THIS IS A DREAM VEHICLE
And considering that you are 62 years young and bending unheated steel square tubing like a 20 year old I would say that you are in much better shape than most people half your age my friend.
Thank you, rally interesting. Its beautiful but I agree with the comments concerning crosswind reactions. Can however be redesigned if nessesary. You are close to 30 year old drawings in my own archive. I still have one idéa though that no one built yet. Good lucka from a guy with just a pencil and no garage.
Thanks Bo! No worries on the cross wind problem, unless I'm at a stand still. I also will try to keep out of extreme weather.
That's awesome bro I have too
Looks like the Lean Machine that GM had in 82.
there are so many spots to add lightening holes, the dash hoop for one, the seat and seat back, the holes would also help ventilate to keep you cooler, the pedal bars and mounts.. it might be under 5lbs altogether but thats 5 pounds you can use elsewhere,,, that body looked sweet
Thanks for the input Doc. I'm hesitant to poke holes just yet, but I might later once I take it for a torture ride.
Awesome !
Wonder how it will do with an mpg test. It's looking sweet bro
Curious why you didn't use round stock for the roll bar (and for the dash hoop as well)?
Paul I have probably watched every video you ever made. this looks like the other trike someone built however theirs is powered . any way you could share the steering build on this . been wanting to build a enclosed velocity but not so low to the ground and for year round use .
It's a nice obsession.
lilbit of heat help with that bending stuff. wonder how a Honda 125 Grom would do? i was thinking put it on an adult tricycle
Great progress. 👍
Curious, Although your curved metal forming seems to be working quite well, for the amount of curves that this project has, why haven't you built a DIY version of a roller/bender? 🤔
I only needed the four main frame members curved, and a roller wouldn't make the extreme bends for the roll bar and such.
Nice! I also came across the un-funny alternative of reducing total weight of vehicle & driver..... In your case, I think the aerodynamics more than enough will compensate weekend feelgood consumtion.😃
Paul I love your dyi project campers that can be towed by biscles.Have you built anymore new 2021 campers or improved on building campers?
Not since my Calastoga bike camper from last fall. I've been laying low until recently.
"Flintstone reverse " LOL
Looking good paul, have you thought about where you are going to put the tail light and turn signals on the back ?.
Have a great day
Choppersrule1
Indeed I have, but like everything else I've done to this rig the idea I have in mind will probably get thrown out the window.
That looks good Paul. Seeing how this is a motorcycle the regs may be different than a car.
Making the rear out of aluminum is not a bad idea. Depending on how you attach it it should make getting to the engine for service easier.
I'm wanting to have the whole rear body section come easily off for engine service. We'll see...
@@paulwelkinsdiy that is a good idea... many designers put serviceable low on the list.
@@krissfemmpaws1029 That's a fact! I loved my old 70's cars where you popped the hood and everything was in reach.
@@paulwelkinsdiy that why I have a 1979 Toyota 4x4 pickup... I can work on it and I don't need someone else with a computer to tell me what's wrong with it
That high tail will act like a sail in crosswinds.
Only if I'm not moving forward. It actually straightens you out. Check out Craig Vetter's boat tail discoveries.
The “reverse trike” nomenclature is less descriptive than “tadpole” or “slingshot” in my opinion. Nice work
nice work buuut im concerned about the front axle, would be a live axle with 4 or 3 point mount (like in a 4x4) better? because if im not wrong with your setup you have not much or no articulation in the front
I've seen this suspension used twice. I'm probably a fool for using it but I'm curious to see how it works.
Hi Paul, how did you make your canopy/fairing? Im building my own recumbent but electric and want to make a fairing like yours
For 62 years old, you did fine. I dont think I could bend that and I am 55.
Does it have bars in it for protection when the driver has a minor accident?I love the trike
I'm pretty set for roll overs, but collision protection is fairly slim.
Ok
May I inquire as to where you can purchase a canopy from? I have been searching high and low for even a used one I can make a mold from and just create my own.
Крутой кузов
coroplast body maybe ? the tar paper looked good lol!
Maybe. Either that or aluminum sheets.
4:12 Jeez.. Don't go blowin a valve before you finish it.... Haha.
Super
Very good , 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🇧🇷
I wanna build something like this on a tadpole recumbent trike frame for year round riding. Was thinking a fat tire tadpole with a 3000w 60v hub motor and 50ah of battery
the tint probably doesn't count since this will be a motorcycle and not a car. Windscreen in motorcycles are many times tinted straight from the factory.
Looks better
how are those two front suspension working? my brain is not working at the moment....
Would you consider an electric power source on a similar build?
Sure. But for now I'm using what I've got, motor wise.
Was that windshield made in a previous episode?
The windshield is used and came with something that he bought.
Looks beautiful, but I'm worried about it fogging.
I have a fan coming off the camshaft. I may play with ducts to divert heat away from the motor and, If I can get the air clean enough, direct the warm air into or near the wind screen like the old VW bugs.
Paul, I love the three wheeler. I have a1982 Suzuki GS650G and a 650L parts bike. I recently had my left leg amputated below the knee. Since I can't ride any more, I would like to build something like what you are building but I don't know how to weld and since 2018, I haven't been able to work due to complications related to my amputation and diabetes. I would be willing to give someone my parts bike if they could help me build something like this. Any suggestions?
1:25 YABBA DABBA DOO! Great to see you creating again. Are you going to sell plans for this also?
HELL NO! Watch and learn...
@@paulwelkinsdiy too bad, I'd buy these too.
warm the metal to cherry with a torch & she'll bend nice & easy. Would have to use diff material for mandrels & spacers though
Looks like you haven't yet fitted the bomb bay doors!
62! Such a child yet.
Curious how you're planning to route cooling air around the motor, given that you're planning a full enclosure and that's an air-cooled motor?
I made a PTO shaft coming from the upper cam shaft. On this I'll add a 7" diameter fan blade. I may add shrouding similar to my old VW bug. I'll also have a long narrow duct on the floor pan about 18" ahead of the motor.
Jim, you beat me to the question 😁 I wonder if you could use an electric fan Paul also how about possibly a oil cooler.
@@adam-g7crq I remember looking up an oil cooler for my old Honda motorcycle. It stuck way out the bottom of the engine, which would probably get knocked off going over a speed bump.
@@paulwelkinsdiy crikey, speed humps as a cyclist I find them annoying there everywhere in London along with potholes, with hose pipes could you possibly site an oil cooler somewhere else, I'm looking really forward to seeing your trike on the road.
you, and me are the same age Paul.
You might be able to etch, sand and polish the tint away if it is a coating.
That's a thought. Thanks.
looks al litle like the "Monotracer" from Peraves (only build in electric)
Put a bright led twilight strip top to bottom on rear
If you want it really aerodynamic, round off the front, & shape it like a tear drop. It creates a kind of vacuum behind it, it's truly aerodynamic this way, & it has zero turbulence, unlike a pointed front end, which, believe it or not, creates tubulance toward the back. Kinda air plane wing shape, is what you want.
👍
Why not electric?
As Jorry Squibb once said, 'you can get a lot of energy out of one gallon of gas.' You just have to optimize the vehicle.
@@paulwelkinsdiy Indeed gasoline is very energy dense, but gas engines are only around 15% efficient. Diesel ones are 25%. Electric motors are 95% efficient (for brushless AC, slightly less for brushed or DC). That makes up much of the difference. It's how Tesla can make cars with 500 mile battery options using today's li-ion cells.
If the plastic tinted windscreen is illegal, why not try a BMW C1 scooter windscreen? Possibly too heavy though.
Bigger thinner wheels will reduce rolling resistance, and aero drag with disks.
This would be licensed as a motorcycle, correct? So a tinted windshield wouldn't be a problem.